How can we help?

We help our best entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers turn their best ideas into commercial successes. We all share the benefits of this success — and that supports Queensland and Queenslanders to be the best we can be.

What we do

Grants and Programs

  • Female Founders Co-Investment Fund

    18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027

    Learn how the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund supports innovative women-led startups preparing for early-stage capital raise.

  • Australian Government Self-Employment Assistance Program

    18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027

    Learn how to start your own business or grow your existing business with the Self-Employment Assistance Program.

  • Private Sector Pathways Program

    18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027

    Discover how the Private Sector Pathways Program can help create commercial opportunities for innovative Queensland businesses by co-funding corporate challenges.

  • Accelerating Female Founders Program – Founders

    23 Aug 2024 – 31 Dec 2025

    Find business development programs for Queensland-based female founders or leaders of innovative businesses to take their innovation driven enterprises to…

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Innovation stories

  • Voltin takes the lead in technology to safeguard building structu

    17 July 2025

    Award winning Queensland company Voltin has developed automated technology that takes the guess work out of building safety. With an unparalleled ability to locate and identify issues, Voltin's Façade Defect Detection system not only ensures the safety of structures but…

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Upcoming events

  • 2025 April TRW Investment Ready Program (Queensland)

    29 Apr – 14 Oct 2025 12pm–12pm

    Online (virtual)

    If you’re in the capital raising journey, you don't have to go through this alone; be part of this program…

  • Connectivity Cafe

    23 Jul 2025 – 28 Jan 2026 12pm–12pm

    JCU Ideas Lab - Atrium
    14-88 McGregor Street, Smithfield QLD 4878

    No matter if you are a student with a great idea, an early career researcher, or an entrepreneur looking for…

  • Ready to Rise: Capital Strategies for Women in Business

    28 Jul 2025 12pm–3pm

    Oaks Toowoomba Hotel
    25 Annand Street, Toowoomba City QLD 4350

    Ready to Rise, by Westpac & Tech Ready Women, is a free Toowoomba event for female founders to explore funding…

  • The Farm Office Fix

    29 Jul 2025 9am–9pm

    6 12 Opal St, Emerald QLD 4720

    CHRRUP is partnering with Enable Ag to deliver a practical half-day training session designed to help participants improve efficiency in…

  • Connectivity Cafe

    30 Jul 2025 – 4 Feb 2026 12pm–12pm

    JCU Ideas Lab - Atrium
    14-88 McGregor Street, Smithfield QLD 4878

    No matter if you are a student with a great idea, an early career researcher, or an entrepreneur looking for…

  • The Power of Her Story

    30 Jul 2025 5:30pm–7:30pm

    Smart Precinct NQ
    143 Walker St, Townsville City QLD 4810

    Celebrate Cohort 1 of the Female Founders Program with an inspiring evening featuring Cathie Reid AM - entrepreneur, innovator, and…

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